Ex For A Reason
Summer Walker & City Girls Lyrics


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Lord, you know how hard it is (it is)
Dealing with the pain day-to-day over one man (all the shit)
She can never be what I am
But as long as he with me, that's what it's gon' be, oh

That bitch your ex (your ex)
For a reason though (reason though)
Try me, trespass
Guaranteed to beat yo' ass

That bitch your ex (your ex)
For a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
Give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say, no, whoa

Know I'm the type to go through my nigga's phone
(What you know 'bout that?)
Shit be on my nerves, when it keeps ringing back to back
(Back to back, who the fuck is that?)
Fuck a bitch on? Stress, is always the mindset I'm in (I'm in)
But a ex game is not the game I'm tryna play at all, ooh
Is she on your mind? (On your mind)
You can gon' and do what y'all niggas always do
And don't tell me (tell me)
She better understand the consequence she fuckin' with
'Cause tonight I'll end it all
Spin the block two, three times and make sure all the cancer's gone

That bitch your ex (your ex)
For a reason though (reason though)
I got what I know she still wants (wants)
And I make him do what she don't (don't)

That bitch your ex for a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
Give a fuck 'bout what she gotta say

That bitch your ex (your ex) for a reason though (reason though)
Pull up to your shit unannounced (uh, uh, yeah) (unannounced)
You ain't even know I was around (JT)

That bitch in a ditch for a reason doe
She was singing on this dick with them easy notes (yeah)
You his ex for a reason, so
Ain't no motherfuckin' reason to be reasonable (damn right)
You the type I slap out (slap out)
And you mad 'cause a bitch got a bag and my back out (out)
Keep playin', I'ma snap out (snap out)
Call his motherfuckin' phone number again, I'ma black out (black out)
Hood bitch, bring the trap out (what's up?)
Quick to pull up if a bitch wanna act out
He got a bitch with a check now (check now)
Doing tricks on the dick, you ain't shit for him to check 'bout
I got that nigga in a figure four
You the help and the service, he don't need no more
Did you get that, bitch? Sit back
'Cause a real bitch will pull up with the click-clack

That bitch your ex (your ex)
For a reason though (reason though)
I got what I know what she still wants (wants)
And I make him do what she don't (don't)

That bitch your ex for a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
Give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say (say)

That bitch your ex (your ex)
For a reason though (reason though)
Pull up to your shit unannounced (unannounced)
You won't even know I around (around)

Ain't no competing with it when comes to spending time
With me (no way, no)
'Cause I'ma say the shit she won't say (say)
Even get up in your face, with it
Them and me you're different
It ain't no ultimatum, no (zero tolerance)
It's zero tolerance with anythin' fuckin' with mine
She done called you twice (called you twice)
You can gon' and do what y'all niggas always do and try to lie to me
You better understand the consequence she fuckin' with
'Cause tonight I'll end it all
Spin the block two, three times and make sure all the cancer's gone

That bitch your ex (your ex)
For a reason though (reason though)
I got what I know what she still wants (wants)
And I make him do what she don't (don't)

That bitch your ex for a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
Give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say

That bitch your ex (your ex)
For a reason though (reason though)




Pull up to your shit unannounced (unannounced)
You won't even know I (around) (around)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ex For A Reason" by Summer Walker is about a woman who knows that her man's ex-girlfriend is still in the picture and trying to come back and steal him from her. The song's lyrics start by singing about the pain of having to deal with the constant presence of her partner's ex-girlfriend in their lives. She knows that the ex-girlfriend can never be what she is to her man, and as long as he's with her, it's going to stay that way.


Summer then goes on to remind the ex-girlfriend that she's just that - an ex - for a reason. She's not in the picture anymore because something didn't work out between her and the man. The lyrics warn her that if she ever tries to cross the line and mess with their relationship, there will be consequences. The song's chorus repeats the line that she's the ex for a reason, and it's too much for her heart to take.


The lyrics also reveal the singer's possessive side as she talks about checking her man's phone, wondering who's calling him constantly, and getting mad about it. She doesn't want to play the ex's game of trying to win him back, and she's not afraid to show it. The song's last lines emphasize that she's ready to do whatever it takes to protect her relationship and "make sure all the cancer's gone."


Overall, "Ex For A Reason" is a powerful song about the complicated feelings that can arise when dealing with an ex-partner still in the picture. It's a warning to anyone who thinks they can come between Summer Walker and her man, and a reminder that sometimes, being an ex is the best thing for everyone involved.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, you know how hard it is (it is)
It is difficult to deal with the pain of having to share one's partner with another woman.


Dealing with the pain day-to-day over one man (all the shit)
Having to cope with the pain caused by sharing one's man with his ex-girlfriend is a daily struggle.


She can never be what I am
The ex-girlfriend can never be the current girlfriend and replace her completely.


But as long as he with me, that's what it's gon' be, oh
As long as the man is with the current girlfriend, he cannot be with his ex-girlfriend.


That bitch your ex (your ex)
The person being referred to is the man's ex-girlfriend.


For a reason though (reason though)
There is a valid reason why the man's ex-girlfriend is no longer with him.


Try me, trespass
Challenge the current girlfriend at your own risk.


Guaranteed to beat yo' ass
The current girlfriend is not afraid to fight and will retaliate if provoked.


It's too much for her heart to take
The situation is emotionally overwhelming for the ex-girlfriend.


Give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say, no, whoa
The current girlfriend does not care about the opinions or feelings of the ex-girlfriend.


Know I'm the type to go through my nigga's phone
The current girlfriend is the type of person who looks through her partner's phone to check for cheating.


Shit be on my nerves, when it keeps ringing back to back
It is frustrating when her partner's phone continues to ring nonstop.


Fuck a bitch on? Stress, is always the mindset I'm in (I'm in)
The current girlfriend is always stressed due to the possibility of her partner cheating with his ex-girlfriend.


But a ex game is not the game I'm tryna play at all, ooh
The current girlfriend is not interested in playing games with the ex-girlfriend.


Is she on your mind? (On your mind)
The current girlfriend questions her partner's thoughts and feelings about his ex-girlfriend.


You can gon' and do what y'all niggas always do
The current girlfriend acknowledges that her partner may do what many men do in these situations.


And don't tell me (tell me)
The current girlfriend does not want to hear about it or be lied to.


She better understand the consequence she fuckin' with
The ex-girlfriend should be aware of the risks involved in pursuing the current girlfriend's partner.


'Cause tonight I'll end it all
The current girlfriend will take drastic measures if she feels threatened by the ex-girlfriend.


Spin the block two, three times and make sure all the cancer's gone
The current girlfriend will go to great lengths to eliminate the ex-girlfriend from the picture.


I got what I know she still wants (wants)
The current girlfriend is aware that the ex-girlfriend still desires her partner.


And I make him do what she don't (don't)
The current girlfriend can provide something that the ex-girlfriend cannot provide in the relationship.


Pull up to your shit unannounced (uh, uh, yeah) (unannounced)
The current girlfriend will show up unexpectedly at places that the ex-girlfriend frequents.


You ain't even know I was around (JT)
The current girlfriend managed to go unnoticed and sneak up on the ex-girlfriend.


That bitch in a ditch for a reason doe
The ex-girlfriend is in a miserable state for a valid reason.


She was singing on this dick with them easy notes (yeah)
The ex-girlfriend performed sexual acts with ease, but it was not enough to keep the current girlfriend's partner.


You the type I slap out (slap out)
The ex-girlfriend is the type to provoke the current girlfriend's violent tendencies.


And you mad 'cause a bitch got a bag and my back out (out)
The ex-girlfriend is envious of the current girlfriend's financial success and support network.


Keep playin', I'ma snap out (snap out)
The current girlfriend warns the ex-girlfriend to stop playing games, or else she will retaliate severely.


Call his motherfuckin' phone number again, I'ma black out (black out)
The current girlfriend will not hesitate to act violently if the ex-girlfriend contacts her partner again.


Hood bitch, bring the trap out (what's up?)
The current girlfriend is prepared to resort to violent, dangerous tactics to eliminate the ex-girlfriend.


Quick to pull up if a bitch wanna act out
The current girlfriend is always ready to fight if provoked by the ex-girlfriend.


He got a bitch with a check now (check now)
The current girlfriend provides financial support to her partner, which the ex-girlfriend cannot offer.


Doing tricks on the dick, you ain't shit for him to check 'bout
The current girlfriend is sexually adventurous and provides her partner with a fulfilling sex life.


I got that nigga in a figure four
The current girlfriend has her partner locked down and under control.


You the help and the service, he don't need no more
The current girlfriend views the ex-girlfriend as unnecessary and no longer needed in her partner's life.


Did you get that, bitch? Sit back
The current girlfriend is asserting her dominance and superiority over the ex-girlfriend.


'Cause a real bitch will pull up with the click-clack
The current girlfriend is prepared to use a firearm to defend herself and her partner against the ex-girlfriend.


Ain't no competing with it when comes to spending time
The current girlfriend is confident in her relationship and does not think the ex-girlfriend can compete.


With me (no way, no)
The current girlfriend thinks that the ex-girlfriend cannot compare to her in any way.


'Cause I'ma say the shit she won't say (say)
The current girlfriend is not afraid to speak her mind and say things that the ex-girlfriend would not.


Even get up in your face, with it
The current girlfriend is not afraid to confront the ex-girlfriend in person.


Them and me you're different
The current girlfriend sees herself as fundamentally different and better than the ex-girlfriend.


It ain't no ultimatum, no (zero tolerance)
The current girlfriend will not give ultimatums or tolerate any interference from the ex-girlfriend.


It's zero tolerance with anythin' fuckin' with mine
The current girlfriend is fiercely protective of her partner and will not tolerate any threats or meddling from the ex-girlfriend.


She done called you twice (called you twice)
The ex-girlfriend has contacted the current girlfriend's partner multiple times.


You can gon' and do what y'all niggas always do and try to lie to me
The current girlfriend is aware of the possibility that her partner may lie to her about the ex-girlfriend.


You better understand the consequence she fuckin' with
The ex-girlfriend should be aware of the risks involved in pursuing the current girlfriend's partner.


'Cause tonight I'll end it all
The current girlfriend will take drastic measures if she feels threatened by the ex-girlfriend.


Spin the block two, three times and make sure all the cancer's gone
The current girlfriend will go to great lengths to eliminate the ex-girlfriend from the picture.


Pull up to your shit unannounced (unannounced)
The current girlfriend will show up unexpectedly at places that the ex-girlfriend frequents.


You won't even know I was around (around)
The current girlfriend managed to go unnoticed and sneak up on the ex-girlfriend.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Audrey Robinson, Jatavia Johnson, London Tyler Holmes, Nija Aisha Alayja Charles, Sean Garrett, Summer Marjani Walker, Ty-Ron Douglas

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Lord, you know how hard it is (it is)
Dealing with the pain
Day to day over one man (all the shit)
She can never be what I am
But as long as he with me
That's what it's gon' be, oh
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
Try me, trespass
Guaranteed to beat yo' ass (oh, oh)
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
I give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say (no, woah)
Know I'm the type to go through my nigga's phone (what you know 'bout that?)
Shit be on my nerves when it keeps ringin' back to back (back, back, who the fuck is that?)
"Fuck a bitch on stress", is always the mindset I'm in (I'm in, oh, oh)
But an ex game is not the game I'm tryna play at all (ooh)
Is she on your mind? (On your mind)
You can, gon', and do with y'all niggas always do and don't tell me (tell me, oh woah)
She better understand the consequence she fuckin' with
'Cause tonight, I'll end it all
Spin the block two or three times
I'll make sure all the cancer's gone
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
I got what I know she still wants (wants)
And I make him do what she don't (oh, oh-oh, oh)
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
I give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say (oh, oh, oh)
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
Pull up to your shit unannounced (unannounced, uh, yeah)
You ain't even know I was en route (route, JT)
That bitch in the ditch for a reason though
She was singin' on his dick with them easy notes (yeah)
You his ex for a reason, so
Ain't no mo'fuckin' reason to be reasonable (damn right)
You the type I'll slap out (slap out)
And you mad 'cause a bitch got a bag and my back out
Keep playin', I'ma snap out (snap out)
Call his mo'fuckin' phone ever again, I'ma black out (black out)
Hood bitch, bring the trap out (what's up?)
Quick to pull up if a bitch wanna act out
He got a bitch with a check now (check now)
Doin' tricks on the dick, you ain't shit for him to check 'bout (uh-huh)
I got that nigga in a figure four
You the help and the service he don't need no more
Uh, did you get that, bitch? Sit back
'Cause a real bitch'll pull up with the click-clack
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
I got what I wanna know she still wants (wants)
And I make him do what she don't (oh, oh-oh, oh)
That bitch your ex for a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
I give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say (oh, oh, oh)
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
Pull up to your shit unannounced (unannounced)
You ain't even know I was en route (en route)
Ain't no competin' when it come to spendin' time with me (no way, oh)
'Cause I'ma say the shit she won't say (say)
Even get up in your face with it
Them and me are different, it ain't no ultimatum (zero tolerance)
It's zero tolerance with anything fuckin' with mine
She done called you twice (called you twice)
You can, gon', and do what y'all niggas always do and try to lie to me (ooh, woah)
You better understand the consequence she fuckin' with
'Cause tonight, I'll end it all
Spin the block two or three times
I'll make sure all the cancer's gone
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
I got what I wanna know she still wants (wants)
And I make him do what she don't (oh, oh-oh, oh)
That bitch your ex for a reason though (reason though)
It's too much for her heart to take
I give no fucks 'bout what she gotta say (oh, oh, oh)
That bitch your ex (your ex), for a reason though (reason though)
Pull up to your shit unannounced (unannounced)
You ain't even know I was en route (en route)



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